Project Planner at Parexel in Beijing, Beijing, China

Project Planner Location: China-Beijing When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. Key Accountabilities: General Accountabilities Identifies and raises schedule conflicts, risks, and resource peaks/troughs appropriately for resolution Directly participates in and contributes to cross-functional and functional teams to discuss, review, and optimize protocol/project/program schedules and study cost estimates. Monitors progress of project activities towards next project milestone, anticipates and highlights potential variances, supports line/team in critical path analyses and understanding the impact. Performs scenario planning of project timelines within and across protocols and across disease area/portfolio to enable optimum use of local, global, and outsourced resources to ensure efficient delivery of project milestones. Compliance with Parexel standards Comply with required training curriculum. Complete timesheets accurately as required. Submit expense reports as required. Update CV as required. Maintain a working knowledge of and comply with Parexel processes, ICH-GCPs and other applicable requirements. Skills: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not required Knowledge and Experience: At least 1 year experience in project planning and project management. At least 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry or related/similar industry. Trained/experienced in negotiation, facilitation and managing cross-functional team dynamics. Knowledge and experience in Good Clinical Practices. Fluent in both oral and written English. Fluent in host country language required. Education: Fluent in host country language required.